Art and Design (Photography)
Presdales School - Hertfordshire
01920462210
Hoe Lane, Ware, SG12 9NX
Course summary

Alongside the practical expertise you’ll develop in your studies, you will also learn transferable skills valued in both higher education and the world of work. The analytical and creative problem solving elements of the course will support you in a range of subjects. Photography also teaches you how to learn from your experiences and work independently – skills valued by employers and higher education institutions alike. • Component 1 – Personal investigation. 60% of total A Level mark Students conduct a personal investigation based on an idea, issue or theme supported by written material. This will include written and practical elements. A Barcelona Trip at Easter 2019 is available. • Component 2 – Externally set assignment. 40% of totalA Level mark Students select a starting point from eight questions set by AQA and preparatory work will take place between February and May. Students undertake 15 hours of unaided/ supervised time.

Entry requirements

- English Language GCSE and/or Mathematics GCSE, as an additional course(s) if you have not been successful in obtaining at least a grade 4 in each of these subjects respectively.

How you'll be assessed

Students are required to participate actively in their course of study, recognising and developing their own strengths and sustaining their own lines of enquiry. Students are expected to complete independent research, record, photograph, experiment, evaluate and modify ideas to extend thinking and inform their own artwork. All work presented for assessment must show coverage of each of the four Assessment Objectives. Each component is externally moderated in June.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
AddressHoe Lane, Ware, SG12 9NX